CNC Machinist Supervisor

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

7d•$79,827 - $105,768

About The Position

The Supervisor - Fabrication manages the day-to-day operations of the department and leads a team to achieve key performance indicators for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The role oversees CNC and secondary machining equipment and other fabrication operations, ensuring fabricated parts meet quality standards and production timelines. It requires expertise in the assigned fabrication area, which may include other types of machinery, and the ability to inspect and troubleshoot fabrication processes. The supervisor provides day-to-day leadership and administrative support, coordinates resources and resolves issues, oversees workflows and production planning, and ensures team members have the training, knowledge, and equipment needed to do their work. The position also supports quality and safety programs, prepares production and status reports, communicates production issues to leadership, and supports departmental budgeting. The role is based in a manufacturing environment and involves both production-floor and desk-based tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
3–5+ years of experience in a leadership role.
3–5 years of CNC turning and machining experience, including knowledge of machining equipment and fabrication processes.
Leadership skills in a manufacturing environment, including the ability to lead, guide, motivate, and delegate to deliver results.
Critical thinking, organizational, planning, project management, and creative problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal skills to build trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaborative relationships with diverse audiences.
Strong written, verbal, listening, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to liaise with stakeholders from support staff to function leadership.
Financial math skills sufficient to support budgetary decisions.
Analytical skills and the ability to use and analyze data to make informed decisions and solve problems.
Proven ability to partner across teams, build effective relationships at all levels, and collaborate operationally.
Ability to adapt quickly and positively to change and find ways to accomplish goals when challenged.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including occasional standing, lifting or carrying items weighing 5–40 pounds, low-posture tasks, reaching or twisting, operating equipment, and occasionally ascending or descending ladders and stairs.
Ability to work extended hours when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with CNC and secondary machining equipment.
Decision-making capability to make balanced, informed decisions that support business goals.
Knowledge of safety regulations and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
Experience using Oracle HCM.

Responsibilities

Promote a professional work environment, address minor conflicts, foster teamwork, provide regular feedback, recognize achievements, and coach team members.
Provide day-to-day department leadership, support administrative tasks and issue resolution, coordinate resources, and guide the team to meet job orders and daily metrics.
Oversee fabrication processes and workflows, coordinate with department leaders, and communicate best practices through team leads.
Ensure team members have appropriate training, knowledge, and equipment to complete their work.
Support production scheduling, production-rate and capacity planning, processing methods, and time planning; review goals with the team and maintain KPI boards.
Inspect machined parts, finished products, and fabricated materials for compliance with specifications; initiate corrective actions and enforce quality controls.
Support continuous improvement in product quality and consistency, maintain high quality standards, and communicate corrective action plans, resolutions, and quality results.
Promote safety awareness and housekeeping, investigate and report safety incidents, enforce health and safety policies, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards.
Create production and status reports; communicate production-impacting problems to upper management and report production, quality, maintenance, or personnel issues to function leadership.
Support the Manager with the department budget, including recommendations and expenditure reviews.
Understand and comply with applicable company policies and rules.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance, attend meetings as requested or required, communicate effectively and respectfully, and perform other assigned responsibilities.

Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Group life insurance and optional supplemental life and AD&D insurance
Wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Program
Family-forming benefits, including adoption and fertility support
Vacation time and sick time
Paid holidays and company shutdown days
Short-term and long-term disability
Other leave benefits
Paid parental time and military leave
401(k) retirement savings plan with traditional and Roth options
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component, with eligible participants able to receive annual company contributions
Annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria